About the Australian Museum
The Australian Museum (AM) operates within the NSW Department of Planning and Environment and was founded in 1827 as the first museum in Australia. The AM provides access, engagement and scientific research to increase our understanding of natural history and culture, particularly of the Australasian region. The AM holds more than 18 million objects of biological, geological and cultural collections and develops programs, exhibitions and school and community education initiatives onsite, online and offsite. The AM’s purpose is to make nature, Indigenous cultures & science accessible and relevant to everyone. For more information, visit the website.
The AM supports a diverse workforce and promotes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, Australian Museum will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
About the role
The Retail Manager is a commercially focused operational management role and is an integral part of the Commercial Team. The Commercial Team delivers commercial activity in support of the Museum’s vision and strategic ambitions. The team provides leadership to drive revenues across commercial activities in collaboration with key stakeholders. The three revenue streams within this team are Food & Beverage, Admissions/Ticketing and Retail.
This position is responsible for managing the planning and delivery of the retail business which contributes to the achievement of the Museum’s commercial objectives. The Manager recruits, trains and manages retail staff, is responsible for all retail daily retail operations, maintains procedures for inventory control including buying and replenishment, store presentation, product knowledge and service standards. The Manager is also responsible for product ranging, sourcing and development (where relevant) and for coordinating special merchandise programs including those related to exhibitions, collections and other Museum programs which have a store impact.
Essential Requirements
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate:
- Retail management experience is vital to this position, preferably within a cultural context, including store management, sales, team management; buying, budgeting, stock control and visual merchandising.
- Demonstrated commercial management, negotiation and people skills.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent professional experience and a thorough knowledge of all aspects of retail business management.
- Availability across all retail hours including weekdays, weekends and late nights.
- Adequate knowledge and experience in order to deliver the Key Accountabilities and perform to the Focus Capabilities outlined in the Role Description
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